Arsenal are reportedly being given encouragement to strike a deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, who has emerged as a top target for Liverpool after their failed move for Yan Diomande.<\/p>\n
The Gunners, led by sporting director Andrea Berta\u2019s keen eye for talent, are looking to bolster their Premier League-winning squad as they look to defend their title next season and take that final step in the Champions League.<\/p>\n
One position that is expected to be a high priority is the left wing, with Gabriel Martinelli poised to leave<\/a> after failing to secure a regular starting spot since the arrival of Leandro Trossard at Arsenal<\/a>.<\/p>\n The duo have largely shared that role and, while Martinelli did manage to score 11 times across all competitions last term, only one of those strikes came in the league.<\/p>\n With that in mind, Arteta wants a regular starter opposite Bukayo Saka, and a fresh report claims the Gunners have got the nod to make a move for Barcola<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 23-year-old winger scored 13 goals and laid on seven assists in all competitions as PSG won Ligue 1 and the Champions League last season, operating largely from the left.<\/p>\n However, Barcola was dropped for the Champions League final against Arsenal with Luis Enrique preferring to start Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in attack.<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS: Arsenal rejected AGAIN as Prem minnows force Berta into plan C signing<\/a><\/p>\n Arsenal accelerate interest in Liverpool target Barcola<\/p>\n Barcola, who is currently with France at the World Cup, has attracted interest from both Arsenal and Liverpool this summer. However, the BBC<\/a> claims that the north London club are now ready to accelerate their interest in the player after \u2018receiving encouragement\u2019 that PSG would consider an offer for the attacker.<\/p>\n The report adds that Arsenal intend to scout Barcola during France\u2019s World Cup last-32 game against Sweden on Tuesday night, although the forward will not come cheap.<\/p>\n Indeed, PSG are understood to value Barcola at \u20ac135m (\u00a3116m) after it was reported that he asked to leave the club amid interest in his services.<\/p>\n